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Subterranean Termites...
are wood destroying (eating) insects that live in the soil. They typically nest approximately 4 ft. below the surface of the soil, but can nest as much as 12 ft. or more below the surface. These termites live in colonies which usually contain thousands to several hundred thousand members. Like bees and other insects termites appear physically different depending on their function in the colony.

Subterranean termites feed on wood or other items that contain cellulose. They nest in the soil to obtain moisture but will easily attack any wood, paper, fiberboard, and some fabrics which come in contact with the ground. If the food source does not contact the soil, they can build mud tubes (termite subways!) to reach the wood in your structure. In fact one of the most common indicators of subterranean termites invading your structure is one of these mud tunnels coming up from the ground on the exposed concrete foundation.

X-Terminators LLC offers a wide range of treatments for the control of subterranean termites depending on the type and conditions at your property. We use the chemical Termidor to control this pest. Treatment processes usually are the DRILL & TREAT or a SUBAREA SOIL TREATMENT. In the DRILL & TREAT procedure several half inch holes are drilled through the concrete slab areas near the foundation wall, the chemical is injected into the ground, and the hole is plugged and resealed with concrete. The SUBAREA SOIL TREATMENT is the local application of the chemical to soil areas where the infestation is thought to be. Many developers have the area where the homes concrete pad is going to be laid pretreated in the same way.

What makes Termidor different from other termite control options, such as bait systems?
Termidor utilizes a unique action known as the "Transfer Effect™" to effectively control termite populations up to six times faster than bait systems. And, unlike older liquids, Termidor does not repel termites—termites can't smell, see or feel the insecticide— so they crawl freely through treated areas. When a termite eats or even comes in contact with the insecticide, it unknowingly transfers Termidor back to the colony on its body. Every termite it contacts will transfer Termidor to other termites. Termidor is the only product that will consistently control 100% of termites within three months or less—up to six times faster than bait/ monitoring systems. Baits can take from many months to several years to control a colony. That’s because many bait systems work by “recruitment,” in which termites must first discover a bait station and then recruit sufficient colony members to it as well. Only then is the termite control product added to the station. Plus, there’s no guarantee termites heading for or already in your home will find the bait stations at all. Termidor starts working immediately and provides 100% control in three months or less.

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